tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86412482008-07-22T10:15:31.162-07:00Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comBlogger423125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-68351676289659993272008-07-15T10:17:00.000-07:002008-07-15T10:20:41.726-07:00

I am looking for input from owners who have had bucks, and specifically bucks with a problem. A "buck grease" problem. I have only had does, so I'm not much help to a friend of mine who is struggling with this problem. She has been having a hard time keeping her rat clean and grease free, without irritating his skin. So, I figured I would ask my knowledgeable little community what their ideas

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-19939181708378947532008-06-20T22:53:00.000-07:002008-06-20T23:05:10.025-07:00

Well, it's been one month since our first day without Sugar. It's been a pretty ok time; I only had one real breakdown about a week after she passed and cried my heart out. I still couldn't clean her cage until this past Monday. I cleaned it the day she died, and she was only in it for 6 hours or so, so it wasn't dirty. But it did need to get cleaned and put into storage. Again. Ironically, two

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-43628969493205124252008-06-06T10:20:00.001-07:002008-06-15T00:23:53.195-07:00

Sugar's Profile Picture for the vet. She's cute, isn't she?

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-83632326225378279892008-05-23T10:13:00.000-07:002008-05-23T10:15:02.998-07:00

We got a condolence card from the vet we took Sugar to Monday morning. Huh. I wonder how they knew? *A nice aside; they put the Rainbow Bridge poem in the card.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-64503476664097534402008-05-21T11:10:00.000-07:002008-05-21T16:27:06.507-07:00

As you've noticed in the previous post, our Sugar passed away late Monday night. It was a long, drawn out process to get where we were that night, in the exam room at the emergency vets office, and it passed in literally 4 days. This is long, so be prepared. As you all know, on May 7, Sugar started bleeding. I suspected it was the same problem that Half Rat had, and I still believe I am right.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-79860163264005949672008-05-21T10:58:00.000-07:002008-05-21T11:06:03.888-07:00

Sugar Adopted Jan 15, 2008- May 19, 2008We only had you 4 months, and barely got toknow you. The hole you left is unmistakeable, though.RIP, Sweet Sugar.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-45360406535741240792008-05-13T09:40:00.001-07:002008-05-13T10:42:10.628-07:00

And what did you do with my rat?? After last night, I can't help but wonder if the antibiotics cleared up something in Sugar we never knew she had. I wonder if she didn't feel well or was in pain and that's why she was such a lazy, uninterested rat. Because after 4 days on the antibiotics, she is completely different. She is still bleeding, although not as heavily. It got worse on Friday, and

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-23879655919534794112008-05-09T15:46:00.001-07:002008-05-09T16:04:12.661-07:00

Having cute rat= Vet bills Sugar made her first trip to the vet yesterday. She is suffering from the same symptoms Half Rat had here. The vet gave us the same treatment as Halfs had here. I personally think she needs to be spayed, but the vet wants to do this route first, which is fine. I don't like watching her bleed, even though it doesn't seem to bothering her at all. She just cleans herself

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-26355583253399297932008-04-24T09:48:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:59:52.554-07:00

So, no rat post today. Instead, cute squirrels! J and I went to Portland to visit a friend and on the way back we stopped at a rest area we had never stopped at before. Pulling into parking place, we noticed there were tons of squirrels running around on the ground, laying in the grass and in general very comfortable with people. We sat watching them for a minute, until another car pulled up

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-45337392692856076052008-04-04T10:42:00.000-07:002008-04-04T10:53:37.438-07:00

Happy World Rat Day! (Click the banner for more info.) I look forward to this day every year. I love that we have a day for our special pets; a day we get to share with other rat owners and with people who have never thought about owning a rat. As I type this, Sugar is running around on the computer desk, and it strikes me how much she's changed and come out of her shell in the last 2.5

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-29117912281753625752008-03-20T20:58:00.001-07:002008-03-20T21:40:03.585-07:00

So, I've finally gotten a moment, and here's the newest on our little Dumbo rat. After 2 months of trying to diagnose and treat the problem, our little rat keeps grooming herself to shreds. Granted, she isn't as scabby as she was when we got her, but she's still developing new scabs every week. We thought her diet might be to blame. We brought her home and immediately put her on a new diet

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-27772997177756608852008-03-17T09:58:00.000-07:002008-03-17T10:01:21.814-07:00

If I had any photoshop skills at all, I'd put a little shamrock hat on Sugar. But I don't. So, to wish you a very Happy St. Paddy's, you get this instead. May the road rise up to meet you.May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face;The rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand. ~Traditional Gaelic Blessing

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-75687673243106115532008-02-29T20:51:00.001-08:002008-02-29T20:52:18.704-08:00

Just because this is an unusual day of the year, and we won't see another one for 4 more years. Happy Leap Year Day 2008!!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-79834709395782182262008-02-27T20:44:00.000-08:002008-02-27T20:46:14.402-08:00

I've just had a chance to update our blogroll, and we have some new friends if you'd like more "rattie reads". Thanks to all our interweb friends who have visited, linked or commented to us.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-21300671294016171002008-02-20T20:25:00.000-08:002008-02-20T20:29:12.263-08:00

So, did any of you catch the lunar eclipse? We did, and I tried to get a photo/video of it, but it was too far away and all my pictures came out black. :( If I can find one online somewhere I'll post it. However, it was especially cool to see the eclipse tonight because early yesterday morning we had a meteor get caught on camera as it came to Earth. It was very neat, and here's the link if

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-40708434808764742832008-02-15T10:41:00.000-08:002008-02-15T10:50:22.127-08:00

*drumroll* Today is Sugar's 1 Month anniversary with us. It seems like she's been a part of our family much longer than that. She is adjusting well, and is becoming a much more sociable girl. Sometimes I have to remind myself it's only been a month. So, here she is a month from the day we picked her up. (Curses to the flash!) Eegads! Crumbs In The Bed!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-21054567628913043552008-02-14T11:58:00.001-08:002008-02-14T12:01:23.985-08:00

Happy Valentines Day!! We hope your day is filled with fun, chocolate and lots of warm rat bodies. Love, Lynn, J & Sugar

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-20895828362791947722008-02-10T17:07:00.000-08:002008-02-11T15:31:30.877-08:00

Sugar does clerical work for me and gets paid in yogies.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-34246408028552852452008-02-07T09:18:00.000-08:002008-02-07T09:26:50.036-08:00

Today is the start of the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year. It is now officially the "Year of the Rat". They say this is a good year to start over and get married, introduce a new product or start a new job. Sugar, J and I wish you a happy and prosperous year!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-12929764042045188182008-02-02T21:59:00.000-08:002008-02-02T22:03:36.791-08:00

Today was the annual dragging-the-groundhog-out-of-his-comfy-hole-at-sunrise, also known as "Groundhog Day". Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, and predicted another 6 weeks of winter weather. Ironically, after a nice week, we got snow tonight. I blame the groundhog.

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-83677312070723044092008-01-31T09:20:00.000-08:002008-01-31T09:27:28.351-08:00

I've been thinking that we need to get Sugar a new cage. The old one is in fine working condition, but she's got that damaged hind leg that worries me. She's not always aware where it is, or if it's caught on something until it hurts, and then she panics and squeaks and I feel bad. So, I've been looking at this cage: which is available with a ton of others HERE. I like how the

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-9318964490356796002008-01-29T14:48:00.000-08:002008-01-28T14:50:33.717-08:00

Hanging out with her #1 fella...

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-60363596364508868742008-01-28T14:38:00.000-08:002008-01-28T14:46:23.288-08:00

SUGAR!! Our new rattie has been renamed, and it suits her well. She's a sweet little thing, even if she is timid. Thank you to all the boy rats who have made her feel so special and important. Pancho and Pocket... this means you!

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-88822276993685070402008-01-21T15:34:00.001-08:002008-01-21T15:47:34.015-08:00

Ok, so I'm trying the video upload on Blogger. And I narrated the video, so don't laugh. I made it for "posterity's sake", but decided to share it with you! LOL Enjoy...

Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11828150112123479252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8641248.post-12037026149532931552008-01-21T15:27:00.000-08:002008-01-21T15:48:29.688-08:00

I finally, after many bumps in the road, got these pictures and was able to add them. So, now you can see our little girl! Sorry it's so blurry. She's a fast one! This one is much better.

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